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Assistant/Associate Professor


System Identification Number:
6002072

Posting Origination:
UNT

Department:
BioDiscovery Institute (190402)

College/School:
College of Science http://cos.unt.edu

Rank/Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Summary/Basic Function:
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MICROBIAL METABOLISM, BIODISCOVERY INSTITUTE.

The University of North Texas (UNT), Denton, Texas, invites applications from outstanding scientists for an assistant or associate professor position in the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI), one of four Institutes of Research Excellence. Candidates addressing important fundamental and applied questions in the synthesis and development of bio-based products for agriculture, materials engineering, bioenergy or health benefits are especially encouraged to apply. We are seeking individuals working at the forefront of microbial metabolism and metabolic engineering. The new hire will complement and interact with existing researchers in systems modeling of metabolism, plant biochemistry, and biotechnology. Newly renovated research space, competitive start-up packages, and state-of-the-art core facilities in genomics and metabolomics will support the new hire and colleagues in BDI. The successful candidate will bring an internationally recognized research program, interact with diverse faculty, staff and students within BDI and across UNT, and contribute to graduate and/or undergraduate training.

Questions may be directed to Brian G. Ayre (bgayre@unt.edu), Search Committee Chair, or Kent D. Chapman (chapman@unt.edu), BDI Director. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is closed. For best consideration, apply by October 15, 2018.

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a biological, computational, chemical or engineering sciences discipline, a record of publication in the target area, funding and/or effort to obtain funding, and a commitment to research excellence within an interdisciplinary environment.

Area of Specialty:
Microbial Metabolism & Metabolic Engineering

Position Type:
Faculty

Tenure Status:
No Response

Appointment Basis:
9 Months

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Non-Tenured Appointment Term:
No Response

Closing Date:
Open Until Search Closed

Review of Applications Begins:
10-15-2018

Required Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two-page summary of research interests and accomplishments, one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references.

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